Researchers in Japan have developed a non-invasive stool-based DNA test that identifies microbial signatures linked to ...

Your health checkup results state "fecal occult blood positive" and "further examination required." You have no symptoms, and ...

After using the toilet, I noticed red blood on my stool or the toilet paper. Many people first think, "It must be hemorrhoids ...

Several at-home options for colon cancer screening are available. If any of these tests are positive, a doctor will recommend a colonoscopy for further analysis. The U.S. Preventive Services Task ...

A fecal fat test measures the amount of fat in a person’s stool. The test assesses the digestive function and absorption of fat in the gastrointestinal tract. Several medical conditions cause poor fat ...

Are fecal immunochemical tests (FITs) superior to guaiac-based fecal occult blood tests (gFOBTs) when screening individuals at average risk for colorectal cancer? FITs are more likely than gFOBTs to ...

A fecal lactoferrin test can detect intestinal inflammation. High lactoferrin levels in stool suggest that inflammation is present. This may indicate a bacterial infection or inflammatory bowel ...